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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2020 Week 13 Recap

Lions defeat Wolverines 27–17 in Week 13

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 13).

Penn State Nittany Lions 27 1-5 Winner
Final 27–17
Michigan Wolverines 17 2-4
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
27–17
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 15–6 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Sean Clifford

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Michigan Wolverines 27–17 in Week 13, 2020. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 27, Michigan Wolverines 17.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Michigan Wolverines 27–17 in Week 13 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.17 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Keyvone Lee — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Parker Washington — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions693627
Michigan Wolverines603617

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q1TD
    HHHassan Haskins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Hassan Haskins run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK)

  2. PSU
    Q1TD
    KLKeyvone Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Keyvone Lee run for 6 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  3. PSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Jake Pinegar 22 yd FG GOOD

  4. PSU
    Q2TD
    SCSean Clifford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Sean Clifford run for 28 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  5. PSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-6

    Jake Pinegar 33 yd FG GOOD

  6. MICH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-9

    Jake Moody 40 yd FG GOOD

  7. PSU
    Q4TD
    WLWill Levis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-9

    Will Levis run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  8. MICH
    Q4TD
    HHHassan Haskins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Hassan Haskins run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +4.38 EPA
  • TEAM (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -0.53 EPA
  • Joe Milton (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -0.70 EPA

Rushing

  • Keyvone Lee (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
  • Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.20 EPA
  • Caziah Holmes (213) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

  • Parker Washington (213) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
  • Ronnie Bell (130) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
  • Jahan Dotson (213) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Sean Clifford2132665.4%00+0.17+4.38
TEAM21310.0%00-0.53-0.53
Joe Milton130333.3%00-0.23-0.70
Cade McNamara1302157.1%00-0.29-6.20

Team EPA comparison

StatPSUMICH
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113010+1.57Rush TD
Q121310-0.57Missed FG
Q113030+4.51Ended
Q121380+1.31Rush TD
Q113090-3.12Ended
Q121390-0.86Field goal
Q213010+0.18Ended
Q2213110+1.14Rush TD
Q213030-1.74Punt
Q221360+3.56Ended
Q213040-1.04Punt
Q221360-0.28Punt
Q213040-1.60Punt
Q221320-2.43Field goal
Q313020+1.78Ended
Q321370+0.62Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Keyvone Lee run for 9 yds to the Mich 6 (-4.73 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Hassan Haskins run for 59 yds to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down (+4.43 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jordan Stout punt for 40 yds , Mike Sainristil returns for 2 yds to the Mich 27 Mike Sainristil fumbled, recovered by PnSt Drew Hartlaub (+3.94 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Joe Milton run for no gain to the PnSt 37 (-3.89 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 28 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.33 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 22 yds to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara pass incomplete (-3.04 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford run for 29 yds to the Mich 23 for a 1ST down (+2.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (27–17) in Week 13.
  • Passing edge: Sean Clifford (213) — yds.
  • EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?

Penn State Nittany Lions 27, Michigan Wolverines 17 in Week 13 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 27–17.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247333.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Sean Clifford (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L